Metro Nashville Right-of-Way Excavation / Obstruction Permit Bond

What it is & who requires it

Contractors and utilities excavating or obstructing the Metro Nashville (Davidson County), Tennessee public right-of-way (distinct from the verified DCAB7 building-permit bond).

Obligee: Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Dept. of Codes Administration / NDOT). Citation: Metro Code of Laws Sec. 13.20.050 (Permit—Bond and insurance required).

Bond amount

The required bond amount is $40,000.

How to get it

This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.

Get Your Bond Online Call 317-942-0549

Term & renewal

Term: Per ROW permit (director may increase amount/duration)

Renewal: Per permit

Filing

Filed per right-of-way permit with Metro Nashville’s Department of Codes Administration / NDOT, with the director able to increase the amount or duration for long-running work. Required under Metro Code of Laws Sec. 13.20.050 (Permit—Bond and insurance required).

Source

Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-07).

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Frequently asked questions

Who requires the Metro Nashville Right-of-Way Excavation / Obstruction Permit Bond?

It’s required by Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee (Dept. of Codes Administration / NDOT) (Metro Code of Laws Sec. 13.20.050 (Permit—Bond and insurance required)). Contractors and utilities excavating or obstructing the Metro Nashville (Davidson County), Tennessee public right-of-way (distinct from the verified DCAB7 building-permit bond).

How much is the Metro Nashville Right-of-Way Excavation / Obstruction Permit Bond?

The bond amount is $40,000.

How do I get the Metro Nashville Right-of-Way Excavation / Obstruction Permit Bond?

This bond issues online — get bonded through our portal, usually in a single sitting once you confirm the bond, amount, and obligee.

What is the term?

Per ROW permit (director may increase amount/duration) Renewal: Per permit

Is this bond insurance for me?

No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.

How is this requirement verified?

We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-07); the source link is on this page.